Bill Text: TX SR438 | 2023-2024 | 88th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Recognizing Joycelyn Marie Franklin for 50 years of service to Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2023-04-18 - Reported enrolled [SR438 Detail]
Download: Texas-2023-SR438-Enrolled.html
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to | ||
recognize Joycelyn Marie Franklin, a 50-year member of Delta | ||
Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated; and | ||
WHEREAS, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority was founded in 1913 on | ||
the campus of Howard University; the organization strives to | ||
promote academic excellence, provide scholarships, support | ||
communities, strengthen African American families, and encourage | ||
civic and political awareness and participation in the | ||
establishment of sound public policy; and | ||
WHEREAS, Joycelyn was inducted into the Theta Nu Chapter of | ||
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority in 1973; over the years, she has | ||
remained a loyal member of the sorority and has served as a mentor | ||
and role model to countless sisters; and | ||
WHEREAS, Joycelyn is truly deserving of recognition for | ||
her longtime membership in Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and for the | ||
important role she has played in helping the organization carry | ||
out its mission of empowering people and making a difference in | ||
Black communities; now, therefore, be it | ||
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th | ||
Legislature, hereby commend Joycelyn Marie Franklin on her | ||
many achievements and extend to her congratulations on being | ||
honored as a 50-year member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority; and, | ||
be it further | ||
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for | ||
her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. | ||
West | ||
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President of the Senate | ||
I hereby certify that the | ||
above Resolution was adopted by | ||
the Senate on April 18, 2023. | ||
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Secretary of the Senate | ||
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Member, Texas Senate |